*****GYPSIES AUGUST CHALLENGE*****EVERYONE WELCOME!

Congratulations on your decision to get healthy! There are a lot of support groups on everydayhealth.

The monthly spreadsheet,we used to have, is currently not functioning. Kyle said she has quit as ownership due to the ongoing problems with it and the desire from members to post directly to the forum. She said she will participate on the forum with everyone. We greatly appreciated her hard work in trying to get the spreadsheet up and running, but costs, sharing, and complications, and lack of time has hindered many of the captains from taking on extra responsibilities in tracking weights and passing them on.

There have been 6 teams and we had a friendly competition to be the biggest "loser" or at least be on the biggest "loser" team. For now, everyone can post their Friday (not Monday now) weigh-in weight each Friday directly on the post, so we can keep everyone motivated. I am helping with the leadership here with suggestions from EH Caitlin from everydayhealth. She has a group that weighs in on Fridays as well, directly to the posts, and is working quite well, and other groups who have had spreadsheet problems are doing the same. Let’s see what we can do to make challenges interesting this month. Share you ideas.

It would be nice to hear your weights and conversations on the discussion group too, at least once a week. You are free to share and discuss your concerns, encouragement, life, exercises, recipes, tips, and more any time.

Let’s hear them!

Remember, to save this group by clicking on FOLLOW DISCUSSION, so you can find the group easily each day.

Remember…

FRIDAY is weigh-in day!

So, post your weight right on the discussion group. Hope to hear from you and good luck on your adventures here! :) Everyone is welcomed to participate and it is for all ages, male and female! For now, I will keep track of the weights that are posted and report the Biggest Losers for the week.

Donna Gibson

Dgibson4news

EH Community Weight Loss Leader

*****GYPSIES AUGUST CHALLENGE*****EVERYONE WELCOME!

Congratulations on your decision to get healthy! There are a lot of support groups on everydayhealth.

The monthly spreadsheet,we used to have, is currently not functioning. Kyle said she has quit as ownership due to the ongoing problems with it and the desire from members to post directly to the forum. She said she will participate on the forum with everyone. We greatly appreciated her hard work in trying to get the spreadsheet up and running, but costs, sharing, and complications, and lack of time has hindered many of the captains from taking on extra responsibilities in tracking weights and passing them on.

There have been 6 teams and we had a friendly competition to be the biggest "loser" or at least be on the biggest "loser" team. For now, everyone can post their Friday (not Monday now) weigh-in weight each Friday directly on the post, so we can keep everyone motivated. I am helping with the leadership here with suggestions from EH Caitlin from everydayhealth. She has a group that weighs in on Fridays as well, directly to the posts, and is working quite well, and other groups who have had spreadsheet problems are doing the same. Let’s see what we can do to make challenges interesting this month. Share you ideas.

It would be nice to hear your weights and conversations on the discussion group too, at least once a week. You are free to share and discuss your concerns, encouragement, life, exercises, recipes, tips, and more any time.

Let’s hear them!

Remember, to save this group by clicking on FOLLOW DISCUSSION, so you can find the group easily each day.

Remember…

FRIDAY is weigh-in day!

So, post your weight right on the discussion group. Hope to hear from you and good luck on your adventures here! :) Everyone is welcomed to participate and it is for all ages, male and female! For now, I will keep track of the weights that are posted and report the Biggest Losers for the week.

If and when my posts can get posted on this new format, then I will be a much happier and less stressed person. I’ve tried to post replies, responses to so many, and yet, the new format doesn’t send anything. I see that very few people on all of the discussion groups have only just a few people that have been able to post, however, I haven’t, and doesn’t make my day go well, as I am spending countless hours trying to respond and reach my buddies. I miss my buddy interaction. Everydayhealth has been contacted many times about the on-going problems.

Today is Weight Workouts and Willful Walking Wednesday. (But I’m guessing you won’t get this post until later this week or next, but preparing anyways, as I will prepare all my posts this week, whether they get sent on the right day, if EH puts the old format back on.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Learn to say "no".

TIP: We can always trim off a few calories of our day when we say "No" to treats offered to us in the office, at special events, or even at home. How many times has the husband asked, "Do we have any icecream?" Just avoiding having it can shave off 145 calorie per ½ cup, and we normally have 2 cups or more when we dig into it. That is a whopping 580 calories!

EXERCISE CHALLENGE: Dance today. Turn up the music or dance to your favorite song.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." 2 Thessalonians 3:3

TRIVIA: Can you name at least two well-known exercise trainers? I can think of 4, can you? ____________ and ________.

FRUIT QUESTION: What 4 fruits can you name is the size of a dime? ____________, ________, _____________, _____________

UNSCRAMBLE THIS EXERCISE WORD. acdoir _______

Yesterday, I was very busy around home, when I wasn’t trying to get on EH. I made a batch of spaghetti sauce from my ripe tomatoes from the garden, I butchered 2 roosters and did an oven full of dishes in the oven for supper, and did a load of laundry, and took care of my animals. I felt all I was doing was cutting up onions, peppers, potatoes, chicken, and keeping my hands going all day. I also had VBS at our church all evening where I played piano for the kids. We did get some showers and a thunderstorm too late afternoon, which was welcomed and cooled things down a bit.

I weighed in at 222# yet this morning, so no progress since Sunday. The family will be camping later Friday through Sunday afternoon, so I won’t be able to post on Saturday morning and Sunday morning, since I will not have internet access.

I’m thinking of emailing my post to someone who may be able to get it posted today, so if I don’t reply directly, then you know why, and is because of the new format that won't allow me to post. I can not even create the August 2012 post for the Gypsies yet either, because the new format won’t allow me to. So hang in there until everything is up and running! I’m trying to be patient!

I ALSO can’t post in colors either like before, if someone else is posting my copy and paste message. Hopefully we can get back to normal. Send your complaints to Caitlin at cheikkila@everydayhealthinc.com.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

Hey Buddies: (WED, AUGUST 1)

If and when my posts can get posted on this new format, then I will be a much happier and less stressed person. I’ve tried to post replies, responses to so many, and yet, the new format doesn’t send anything. I see that very few people on all of the discussion groups have only just a few people that have been able to post, however, I haven’t, and doesn’t make my day go well, as I am spending countless hours trying to respond and reach my buddies. I miss my buddy interaction. Everydayhealth has been contacted many times about the on-going problems.

Today is Weight Workouts and Willful Walking Wednesday. (But I’m guessing you won’t get this post until later this week or next, but preparing anyways, as I will prepare all my posts this week, whether they get sent on the right day, if EH puts the old format back on.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Learn to say "no".

TIP: We can always trim off a few calories of our day when we say "No" to treats offered to us in the office, at special events, or even at home. How many times has the husband asked, "Do we have any icecream?" Just avoiding having it can shave off 145 calorie per ½ cup, and we normally have 2 cups or more when we dig into it. That is a whopping 580 calories!

EXERCISE CHALLENGE: Dance today. Turn up the music or dance to your favorite song.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." 2 Thessalonians 3:3

TRIVIA: Can you name at least two well-known exercise trainers? I can think of 4, can you? ____________ and ________.

FRUIT QUESTION: What 4 fruits can you name is the size of a dime? ____________, ________, _____________, _____________

UNSCRAMBLE THIS EXERCISE WORD. acdoir _______

Yesterday, I was very busy around home, when I wasn’t trying to get on EH. I made a batch of spaghetti sauce from my ripe tomatoes from the garden, I butchered 2 roosters and did an oven full of dishes in the oven for supper, and did a load of laundry, and took care of my animals. I felt all I was doing was cutting up onions, peppers, potatoes, chicken, and keeping my hands going all day. I also had VBS at our church all evening where I played piano for the kids. We did get some showers and a thunderstorm too late afternoon, which was welcomed and cooled things down a bit.

I weighed in at 222# yet this morning, so no progress since Sunday. The family will be camping later Friday through Sunday afternoon, so I won’t be able to post on Saturday morning and Sunday morning, since I will not have internet access.

I’m thinking of emailing my post to someone who may be able to get it posted today, so if I don’t reply directly, then you know why, and is because of the new format that won't allow me to post. I can not even create the August 2012 post for the Gypsies yet either, because the new format won’t allow me to. So hang in there until everything is up and running! I’m trying to be patient!

I ALSO can’t post in colors either like before, if someone else is posting my copy and paste message. Hopefully we can get back to normal. Send your complaints to Caitlin at cheikkila@everydayhealthinc.com.

The water must be boiling then? It will take some time to get use to the setup and try to find things. Even getting the colors will be a little different too. I just simply hate relearning things when you have them at your fingertips. It's like doing inventory - I hate that too.

But I love my buddies!

The water must be boiling then? It will take some time to get use to the setup and try to find things. Even getting the colors will be a little different too. I just simply hate relearning things when you have them at your fingertips. It's like doing inventory - I hate that too.

Today is Trimming Thighs and Toe - Touching Thursday. I am also thankful that I could change my ticker again today and am 220# now. I am making progress this week, and keeping my calories down, and enjoying vegies from the garden, and also staying very active. Drinking water and green tea is my main drink, with some milk also each day. Making wise choices is helping greatly!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

QUOTE FOR TODAY: BE CONFIDENT TO OVERCOME EVERY CHALLENGE!

THOUGHTS: The things we overcome each day in our weight loss journey doesn't compare to the things that Jesus Christ overcame while here on this earth. He experienced all the things we have experienced and then some, and to a greater degree! He walked in our shoes!

WATER CHALLENGE: Are you drinking enough water? Can you put the sodas down and have water instead? Drinking too much coffee, which is a dehydrator? Opt for water, water with lemon, water with Crystal lite mixes, milk, green tea, black tea, and ice. Swapping out the higher calorie drinks for one of these is a great way to cut out some calories in your day! Also, if having juices or other drinks, simply add a little water or even lots of ice to it to help water it down, and sneak in more water in your body. Watching the calorie intake is the most important thing when it comes to drinking liquids.

NUTRITION TRIVIA: Can you name a vegetable that is a cleansing vegetable?

__________________. Some answers are listed below. Fiber is a great importance to anyone who wishes to lose weight. Having my own garden is a great benefit for me in my weight loss journey. Growing my own vegies and having them at any meal is very handy and rewarding. Visiting a farmer's market and stocking up on vegetables this time of year can be beneficial to you, if you do not have a garden. Prepare vegetables by steaming, and you can also freeze them for later use, especially during the winter months when vegetables are more scarce in our area. So, be wise and stock up. Colder weather is coming quicker than you realize!

REMEMBER TODAY TO EAT THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW TO GREAT HEALTH... AND THAT MEANS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, not the M&M's.

HAVE A HEALTHY DAY! Let's take time today to post and encourage someone.

Please share your thoughts about the new look on the groups!

All: Good Morning Buddies!

Today is Trimming Thighs and Toe - Touching Thursday. I am also thankful that I could change my ticker again today and am 220# now. I am making progress this week, and keeping my calories down, and enjoying vegies from the garden, and also staying very active. Drinking water and green tea is my main drink, with some milk also each day. Making wise choices is helping greatly!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

QUOTE FOR TODAY: BE CONFIDENT TO OVERCOME EVERY CHALLENGE!

THOUGHTS: The things we overcome each day in our weight loss journey doesn't compare to the things that Jesus Christ overcame while here on this earth. He experienced all the things we have experienced and then some, and to a greater degree! He walked in our shoes!

WATER CHALLENGE: Are you drinking enough water? Can you put the sodas down and have water instead? Drinking too much coffee, which is a dehydrator? Opt for water, water with lemon, water with Crystal lite mixes, milk, green tea, black tea, and ice. Swapping out the higher calorie drinks for one of these is a great way to cut out some calories in your day! Also, if having juices or other drinks, simply add a little water or even lots of ice to it to help water it down, and sneak in more water in your body. Watching the calorie intake is the most important thing when it comes to drinking liquids.

NUTRITION TRIVIA: Can you name a vegetable that is a cleansing vegetable?

__________________. Some answers are listed below. Fiber is a great importance to anyone who wishes to lose weight. Having my own garden is a great benefit for me in my weight loss journey. Growing my own vegies and having them at any meal is very handy and rewarding. Visiting a farmer's market and stocking up on vegetables this time of year can be beneficial to you, if you do not have a garden. Prepare vegetables by steaming, and you can also freeze them for later use, especially during the winter months when vegetables are more scarce in our area. So, be wise and stock up. Colder weather is coming quicker than you realize!

Looks like we may break the record for high temp set in 1936. Just like when there is ice on the ground I stay in my home. Can't last forever.

There will be days that we will just flat out get tired of being good. We no longer have to go with that old mentality of extremes.

Before I started online calorie watching.....a broken diet meant a whole reversal and back into the abyss of over eating.

Now I see that is is all in the averages. Taken as a 30 day average....that not so great day just averages in and smooths out to "no big deal"

What I do have to watch for are gateway foods that mean I am going to want them the next day too...and everyday. Some people call them trigger foods. They are different person to person. I made list of my most dangerous.

cough (Cheeseburger) cough cough

I want to live in the middle now...not all or nothing living. It was so discouraging. It isn't just good for my body to do this, but my spirit too. Kay

Looks like we may break the record for high temp set in 1936. Just like when there is ice on the ground I stay in my home. Can't last forever.

There will be days that we will just flat out get tired of being good. We no longer have to go with that old mentality of extremes.

Before I started online calorie watching.....a broken diet meant a whole reversal and back into the abyss of over eating.

Now I see that is is all in the averages. Taken as a 30 day average....that not so great day just averages in and smooths out to "no big deal"

What I do have to watch for are gateway foods that mean I am going to want them the next day too...and everyday. Some people call them trigger foods. They are different person to person. I made list of my most dangerous.

cough (Cheeseburger) cough cough

I want to live in the middle now...not all or nothing living. It was so discouraging. It isn't just good for my body to do this, but my spirit too. Kay

I'm sure that in this heat wave too, that when you are hot, you don't feel like eating big meals too. Drinking water with lots of ice can be so helpful too, so you don't get dehydrated. I can't imagine that high of temperatures, but how is the humidiity? Probably not like here in PA, cause it can get so humid with the heat, not like the dry heat you have in OK. But still dangerously hot.

Stay cool! Trigger foods are normally foods that are No-no's! That's just what I call them! trigger foods, and I think Don has lots of them! LOL! But isn't so funny to see the belly though. But at least I'm making progress today. I avoided the snack table at VBS last night altogether. If I didn't see the cookies, I didn't eat the cookies or have the punch. Yeh! It paid off on today's scale!

I'm sure that in this heat wave too, that when you are hot, you don't feel like eating big meals too. Drinking water with lots of ice can be so helpful too, so you don't get dehydrated. I can't imagine that high of temperatures, but how is the humidiity? Probably not like here in PA, cause it can get so humid with the heat, not like the dry heat you have in OK. But still dangerously hot.

Stay cool! Trigger foods are normally foods that are No-no's! That's just what I call them! trigger foods, and I think Don has lots of them! LOL! But isn't so funny to see the belly though. But at least I'm making progress today. I avoided the snack table at VBS last night altogether. If I didn't see the cookies, I didn't eat the cookies or have the punch. Yeh! It paid off on today's scale!

Now that is some picture! Don and I talked yesterday about the heat, and we had 85 and was so unbearable with the heat, but we had very high humidity with it. OK has dry heat, so can be easier on the body when the temps are high, but really, heat is heat, in my opinion. It is summer, and can't wait until cooler temperatures too.

So enjoying my working pond too. So happy I'm not going outside and finding water disappearing, and so glad the problem is totally resolved! Still need to figure out how to post photos because it don't work for me. Will try when I get more time to play with it.

All: WEIGH - IN DAY! LET'S SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL HERE, OK?

Good morning Buddies:

TODAY IS FIT AND FABULOUS FRIENDLY FOLLOWERS FRIDAY!

VULNERABLENESS: If that is a word? Do you ever feel vulnerable and weak when it comes to staying true to your weight loss journey? We all have. Whether it is a weekend picnic, cookout, wedding, birthday party, or just the husband bringing home a 5 quart pail of icecream! However, indulging in some of your favorites doesn't have to be a GUILT-TRIP! Having a little in moderation is OK. Yes, I said it! The idea is to teach yourself moderation, and not to go overboard, and not to go back for seconds or thirds. Knowing just how much to enjoy and satisfy you is all your brain needs to know. It is just that first and second bite that causes the chemicals in the brain to spark up. However, when we feel weak and vulnerable, we can also avoid the situation, if we look for a way out, and God provides a way out if we look hard enough. Many times we can't face our diets alone, but we can always turn to God and call on Him.

PLAN AHEAD: When you know you will come upon some temptations, plan ahead. Eat a little something before you leave, so you can activate the chemicals in your brain that eating has begun. Have an apple or a piece of fruit. Take along a little sandwich baggie of grapes. They are only 2 calories per grape. Snacking on little things like this can help you get through. The same goes with drinks. Carry your own water bottle, and you will be inclined not to grab a punch, because "you are good and have something already if you are thirsty.".

VERSE FOR TODAY: "...before they even call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear." Isaiah 65:24

Idea for today: When you use the bathroom at home, keep a glass in your bathroom. When you visit your bathroom, or ever walk in that room for any reason, drink a glass of water. No excuses. You'll see yourself (in the mirror), when you do this and it will remind you of staying fit all day long.

Also, plan to walk your 10,000 steps today. If you didn't reach the goal yesterday, try again today. I always start out my day with a glass.

Ideas: To make a first impact, stay away from fried foods. Eat all the fruits and vegetables you can. Try not to snack, but if you do, stick with mixed nuts, almonds, cashews or vegetables or fruit slices. Salads are a good choice, but watch the dressing calories. If you are vegetarian, you are not getting protein. Your nuts, eggs, and other food choices with protein will help energize you. Stay away from sodas. I choose water, or water with a lemon, and drink at least 2 glasses of milk each day. Have you looked into to calcium, vitamin D, or multi-vitamins. This could help your energy. Keep checking our posts for daily ideas on exercise, food choices, and all sorts of fun challenges.

Today, I plan to get some chores done, finish the last load of laundry hanging, tend to my critters, and finishing packing for our weekend camping trip. Just so you know, I will not be posting on Saturday morning and Sunday morning since I will be camping and will not have internet at the state park. I will be posting later in the day on Sunday afternoon after I get home.

Today is weigh-in day for the Gypsies, and also the Lose-a-Pound-A-Week group. Post your update today!

LAST WEEK'S WEIGH-IN: 222#

TODAY's WEIGH-IN: 220#

GOAL: 150#

WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDN'T: I continued to watch the calorie limit each day from 1200-1500, but did go over my limit to near 1800 on some days, but continued walking and working out and doing my gardening. I drank more water and green tea this past week too. I ate lots of vegetables from the garden, but also had to deal with knee inflamed from a sprain. But overall, I made progress and lost 2# overall. I'm encouraged!

The new design here is something to get used too, and am liking the new color design too, which seems simple. Catching onto finding the post can be a little tricky, but change can be good, as long as it is up and running ok. I'm over that hurdle.

Have a good healthy weekend! I'll be thinking of all my buddies and team members while I am walking and also while choosing healthy options at the camp. I will work on portion control this weekend, because in the past, camping trips get me into hot water and cause a weight gain. I want to get into the 2-teens this coming week! So, not going to blow it!

LET'S CHOOSE TO LOSE!

KAY:

Now that is some picture! Don and I talked yesterday about the heat, and we had 85 and was so unbearable with the heat, but we had very high humidity with it. OK has dry heat, so can be easier on the body when the temps are high, but really, heat is heat, in my opinion. It is summer, and can't wait until cooler temperatures too.

So enjoying my working pond too. So happy I'm not going outside and finding water disappearing, and so glad the problem is totally resolved! Still need to figure out how to post photos because it don't work for me. Will try when I get more time to play with it.

All: WEIGH - IN DAY! LET'S SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL HERE, OK?

Good morning Buddies:

TODAY IS FIT AND FABULOUS FRIENDLY FOLLOWERS FRIDAY!

VULNERABLENESS: If that is a word? Do you ever feel vulnerable and weak when it comes to staying true to your weight loss journey? We all have. Whether it is a weekend picnic, cookout, wedding, birthday party, or just the husband bringing home a 5 quart pail of icecream! However, indulging in some of your favorites doesn't have to be a GUILT-TRIP! Having a little in moderation is OK. Yes, I said it! The idea is to teach yourself moderation, and not to go overboard, and not to go back for seconds or thirds. Knowing just how much to enjoy and satisfy you is all your brain needs to know. It is just that first and second bite that causes the chemicals in the brain to spark up. However, when we feel weak and vulnerable, we can also avoid the situation, if we look for a way out, and God provides a way out if we look hard enough. Many times we can't face our diets alone, but we can always turn to God and call on Him.

PLAN AHEAD: When you know you will come upon some temptations, plan ahead. Eat a little something before you leave, so you can activate the chemicals in your brain that eating has begun. Have an apple or a piece of fruit. Take along a little sandwich baggie of grapes. They are only 2 calories per grape. Snacking on little things like this can help you get through. The same goes with drinks. Carry your own water bottle, and you will be inclined not to grab a punch, because "you are good and have something already if you are thirsty.".

VERSE FOR TODAY: "...before they even call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear." Isaiah 65:24

Idea for today: When you use the bathroom at home, keep a glass in your bathroom. When you visit your bathroom, or ever walk in that room for any reason, drink a glass of water. No excuses. You'll see yourself (in the mirror), when you do this and it will remind you of staying fit all day long.

Also, plan to walk your 10,000 steps today. If you didn't reach the goal yesterday, try again today. I always start out my day with a glass.

Ideas: To make a first impact, stay away from fried foods. Eat all the fruits and vegetables you can. Try not to snack, but if you do, stick with mixed nuts, almonds, cashews or vegetables or fruit slices. Salads are a good choice, but watch the dressing calories. If you are vegetarian, you are not getting protein. Your nuts, eggs, and other food choices with protein will help energize you. Stay away from sodas. I choose water, or water with a lemon, and drink at least 2 glasses of milk each day. Have you looked into to calcium, vitamin D, or multi-vitamins. This could help your energy. Keep checking our posts for daily ideas on exercise, food choices, and all sorts of fun challenges.

Today, I plan to get some chores done, finish the last load of laundry hanging, tend to my critters, and finishing packing for our weekend camping trip. Just so you know, I will not be posting on Saturday morning and Sunday morning since I will be camping and will not have internet at the state park. I will be posting later in the day on Sunday afternoon after I get home.

Today is weigh-in day for the Gypsies, and also the Lose-a-Pound-A-Week group. Post your update today!

LAST WEEK'S WEIGH-IN: 222#

TODAY's WEIGH-IN: 220#

GOAL: 150#

WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDN'T: I continued to watch the calorie limit each day from 1200-1500, but did go over my limit to near 1800 on some days, but continued walking and working out and doing my gardening. I drank more water and green tea this past week too. I ate lots of vegetables from the garden, but also had to deal with knee inflamed from a sprain. But overall, I made progress and lost 2# overall. I'm encouraged!

The new design here is something to get used too, and am liking the new color design too, which seems simple. Catching onto finding the post can be a little tricky, but change can be good, as long as it is up and running ok. I'm over that hurdle.

Have a good healthy weekend! I'll be thinking of all my buddies and team members while I am walking and also while choosing healthy options at the camp. I will work on portion control this weekend, because in the past, camping trips get me into hot water and cause a weight gain. I want to get into the 2-teens this coming week! So, not going to blow it!

Poop!!!!!! i ate health until Thursday night (of course day before weigh in) But I didn't get to the gym at all. We are short staffed at work this week and I've been doing 2 peoples jobs. I was planning on going to the gym today but I am just exhausted I have to work tomorrow which is good and bad. Good cuz the money will come in handy-Bad cuz I haven't worked a Saturday in at least 10 yrs!!! And to have to do it after a hectic week-yuck. But I know I will survive.

My allergies have been terrible today which is probably half the reason I feel so exhausted today. I'll take some allergy medicine tonight and hope to wake up tomorrow refreshed and without itchy eyes and runny nose :)

Valerie

My Friday weight 156.5

Poop!!!!!! i ate health until Thursday night (of course day before weigh in) But I didn't get to the gym at all. We are short staffed at work this week and I've been doing 2 peoples jobs. I was planning on going to the gym today but I am just exhausted I have to work tomorrow which is good and bad. Good cuz the money will come in handy-Bad cuz I haven't worked a Saturday in at least 10 yrs!!! And to have to do it after a hectic week-yuck. But I know I will survive.

My allergies have been terrible today which is probably half the reason I feel so exhausted today. I'll take some allergy medicine tonight and hope to wake up tomorrow refreshed and without itchy eyes and runny nose :)

I have been missing in action for a few months. Glad to be posting again and will try to post when I can. I have a mother who has been hospitalized for 3 months now so with my small family I have been making daily trips to the hospital to help out with her care. She is doing much better now and we hope to have her home in a month or two. As a result of my daily visits (2-5 hours a day) I have had to give up my daily gym time in order to get everything in my life done. I have continued to eat as well as I can and am finding other ways to get excercise in. I am biking to the hosptal now (1.5 hours return) when I can so that is helping. Also when I drive I park farther away so I can walk further to and from. I think my current weight is about 185 which is up a little from March but I hope to be able to commit more time to this process once she gets back from the hospital. For now I am trying to maintain and doing okay. Nice to be back and I hope to post weekly.

Hi everyone

I have been missing in action for a few months. Glad to be posting again and will try to post when I can. I have a mother who has been hospitalized for 3 months now so with my small family I have been making daily trips to the hospital to help out with her care. She is doing much better now and we hope to have her home in a month or two. As a result of my daily visits (2-5 hours a day) I have had to give up my daily gym time in order to get everything in my life done. I have continued to eat as well as I can and am finding other ways to get excercise in. I am biking to the hosptal now (1.5 hours return) when I can so that is helping. Also when I drive I park farther away so I can walk further to and from. I think my current weight is about 185 which is up a little from March but I hope to be able to commit more time to this process once she gets back from the hospital. For now I am trying to maintain and doing okay. Nice to be back and I hope to post weekly.

Sounds pretty steady for when you are going through a very tough time. I hope your Mother is able to go home soon. Jump in here when ever you get a chance. We will be still holding the Fort and dealing with life too. Good Luck, Kay

Sounds pretty steady for when you are going through a very tough time. I hope your Mother is able to go home soon. Jump in here when ever you get a chance. We will be still holding the Fort and dealing with life too. Good Luck, Kay

Hi! I haven't been around for almost a year. I just jumped back on here and I see you need someone to take over the spreadsheet. If you'll "pretty please" let me come back, I do have the skills to moderate the Google Spreadsheet.
I'm finally back below 240 after a prolonged time above and a serious flirtation with 250. Part of the problem was/is I'm very angry with my body - not only for the weight, but the arthritis and fibromyalgia. I'm getting back to the mind-set of "I can do this", but it's pretty tentative as yet. Please help me!

Hi! I haven't been around for almost a year. I just jumped back on here and I see you need someone to take over the spreadsheet. If you'll "pretty please" let me come back, I do have the skills to moderate the Google Spreadsheet.
I'm finally back below 240 after a prolonged time above and a serious flirtation with 250. Part of the problem was/is I'm very angry with my body - not only for the weight, but the arthritis and fibromyalgia. I'm getting back to the mind-set of "I can do this", but it's pretty tentative as yet. Please help me!

That would be great..but from reading the emails, I understand some changes were made and some things were charged $ for. You need to find out the details. It has been a headache for poor Kyle. I couldn't handle the old one..much less the way it is now.

Good to see you again. Hot here in Oklahoma from both the sun and the grass fires all over. As of this morning 8,000 acres have burned. Many lost homes and other had to evacuate their homes.

My cousin is a firefighter. He is working long hours. The reason the grass fires are so scary is because they can think they got it out, move forward and then have it flare up behind and trap them.

Kay

That would be great..but from reading the emails, I understand some changes were made and some things were charged $ for. You need to find out the details. It has been a headache for poor Kyle. I couldn't handle the old one..much less the way it is now.

Good to see you again. Hot here in Oklahoma from both the sun and the grass fires all over. As of this morning 8,000 acres have burned. Many lost homes and other had to evacuate their homes.

My cousin is a firefighter. He is working long hours. The reason the grass fires are so scary is because they can think they got it out, move forward and then have it flare up behind and trap them.

I'm home from my camping trip, and I reminded Don not to linger after lunch because he could be hooking up in the rain. Yes, the guys ignored my heeding once again and laughed about it. You see, I had a headache, and aches and pains know best. We did get hooked up fine and we hopped in the truck to pull to to the unloading station, and it poured down rain, so he had to unload in the pouring rain holding an umbrella. But I held my tongue from saying, "I told you so." The storm was dying down once we left the state park and headed home, with the most of the way on dry road. All is well at home, and doing laundry, and making pizza for the guys. I have to care for the animals yet, and capture a chicken that is on the lose, but that is life in the country. Bo is in the house with me for an hour as Don went to work. He is enjoying some running space and playing with his bone toy.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Plan ahead. A new week is before us!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Let us run with perseverance, the race marked for us." Hebrews 12:1

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Have a dinner with at least 3 vegetables in it. Pizza is a great choice to load up on the vegies!

WATER: Add ice to your water to keep you refreshed on these warm days! Drink at least 8 glasses today or more.

CHEER CHALLENGE: Cheer someone up today by writing a message to them or sending a tip or note of encouragement.

TIP FOR THE DAY: Swap out your sneakers every other day with a different pair. It gives a pair at a time to air out. If you stuff some newspapers balled up in the shoes, they will absorb moisture and refresh your shoes for the next time you put them on.

Monday is recommittment day, so plan on a healthy choice week. Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday. Plan to get outside and enjoy a walk. Take a friend with you, or the dog. See you tomorrow!

Good afternoon buddies:

I'm home from my camping trip, and I reminded Don not to linger after lunch because he could be hooking up in the rain. Yes, the guys ignored my heeding once again and laughed about it. You see, I had a headache, and aches and pains know best. We did get hooked up fine and we hopped in the truck to pull to to the unloading station, and it poured down rain, so he had to unload in the pouring rain holding an umbrella. But I held my tongue from saying, "I told you so." The storm was dying down once we left the state park and headed home, with the most of the way on dry road. All is well at home, and doing laundry, and making pizza for the guys. I have to care for the animals yet, and capture a chicken that is on the lose, but that is life in the country. Bo is in the house with me for an hour as Don went to work. He is enjoying some running space and playing with his bone toy.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Plan ahead. A new week is before us!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Let us run with perseverance, the race marked for us." Hebrews 12:1

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Have a dinner with at least 3 vegetables in it. Pizza is a great choice to load up on the vegies!

WATER: Add ice to your water to keep you refreshed on these warm days! Drink at least 8 glasses today or more.

CHEER CHALLENGE: Cheer someone up today by writing a message to them or sending a tip or note of encouragement.

TIP FOR THE DAY: Swap out your sneakers every other day with a different pair. It gives a pair at a time to air out. If you stuff some newspapers balled up in the shoes, they will absorb moisture and refresh your shoes for the next time you put them on.

Monday is recommittment day, so plan on a healthy choice week. Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday. Plan to get outside and enjoy a walk. Take a friend with you, or the dog. See you tomorrow!

trucker743a (Sharon): Welcome back! Yes, just post here each Friday. I don't have a weigh-in for you for 7-27-12, so I don't know if you gained or lost, but is ok, just remember to post this coming Friday, and we will see how you are doing for the next report.

Gavjen (Sandra): Glad you are back. Yes, just post here each Friday. The same, I don't have a weigh-in for you on 7-27-12, so I don't know if you gained or lost either, but is ok, just remember to post this coming Friday, and we will see how you are doing for the next report.

WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR THE WEEK:

ALL:

No more spreadsheets, and we had 5 weigh-ins reported on Friday. This system will work. Keep remembering to post your Friday weigh-ins. Here are the results:

BIGGEST LOSERS FOR THE WEEK; Donna G. (2# loss) and Kay (.3# loss)

MAINTAINERS: Sandra and Sharon (putting you here this week, until we get your next week's weigh-in).

KICK AWARD: Valerie (1.5# gained)

*However: everyone is winners because you took the time to post, you tried, and we all have our ups and downs. This is a new week, so focus on what is ahead! Great job ladies! Hope to hear from you during the week and here's to a a good weigh-in for Friday! Keep in touch on the post and let's kick butt this week!

Good afternoon buddies:

I'm home from my camping trip, and I reminded Don not to linger after lunch because he could be hooking up in the rain. Yes, the guys ignored my heeding once again and laughed about it. You see, I had a headache, and aches and pains know best. We did get hooked up fine and we hopped in the truck to pull to to the unloading station, and it poured down rain, so he had to unload in the pouring rain holding an umbrella. But I held my tongue from saying, "I told you so." The storm was dying down once we left the state park and headed home, with the most of the way on dry road. All is well at home, and doing laundry, and making pizza for the guys. I have to care for the animals yet, and capture a chicken that is on the lose, but that is life in the country. Bo is in the house with me for an hour as Don went to work. He is enjoying some running space and playing with his bone toy.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Plan ahead. A new week is before us!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Let us run with perseverance, the race marked for us." Hebrews 12:1

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Have a dinner with at least 3 vegetables in it. Pizza is a great choice to load up on the vegies!

WATER: Add ice to your water to keep you refreshed on these warm days! Drink at least 8 glasses today or more.

CHEER CHALLENGE: Cheer someone up today by writing a message to them or sending a tip or note of encouragement.

TIP FOR THE DAY: Swap out your sneakers every other day with a different pair. It gives a pair at a time to air out. If you stuff some newspapers balled up in the shoes, they will absorb moisture and refresh your shoes for the next time you put them on.

Monday is recommittment day, so plan on a healthy choice week. Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday. Plan to get outside and enjoy a walk. Take a friend with you, or the dog. See you tomorrow!

trucker743a (Sharon): Welcome back! Yes, just post here each Friday. I don't have a weigh-in for you for 7-27-12, so I don't know if you gained or lost, but is ok, just remember to post this coming Friday, and we will see how you are doing for the next report.

Gavjen (Sandra): Glad you are back. Yes, just post here each Friday. The same, I don't have a weigh-in for you on 7-27-12, so I don't know if you gained or lost either, but is ok, just remember to post this coming Friday, and we will see how you are doing for the next report.

WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR THE WEEK:

ALL:

No more spreadsheets, and we had 5 weigh-ins reported on Friday. This system will work. Keep remembering to post your Friday weigh-ins. Here are the results:

BIGGEST LOSERS FOR THE WEEK; Donna G. (2# loss) and Kay (.3# loss)

MAINTAINERS: Sandra and Sharon (putting you here this week, until we get your next week's weigh-in).

KICK AWARD: Valerie (1.5# gained)

*However: everyone is winners because you took the time to post, you tried, and we all have our ups and downs. This is a new week, so focus on what is ahead! Great job ladies! Hope to hear from you during the week and here's to a a good weigh-in for Friday! Keep in touch on the post and let's kick butt this week!

Good afternoon buddies:

I'm home from my camping trip, and I reminded Don not to linger after lunch because he could be hooking up in the rain. Yes, the guys ignored my heeding once again and laughed about it. You see, I had a headache, and aches and pains know best. We did get hooked up fine and we hopped in the truck to pull to to the unloading station, and it poured down rain, so he had to unload in the pouring rain holding an umbrella. But I held my tongue from saying, "I told you so." The storm was dying down once we left the state park and headed home, with the most of the way on dry road. All is well at home, and doing laundry, and making pizza for the guys. I have to care for the animals yet, and capture a chicken that is on the lose, but that is life in the country. Bo is in the house with me for an hour as Don went to work. He is enjoying some running space and playing with his bone toy.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Plan ahead. A new week is before us!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Let us run with perseverance, the race marked for us." Hebrews 12:1

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Have a dinner with at least 3 vegetables in it. Pizza is a great choice to load up on the vegies!

WATER: Add ice to your water to keep you refreshed on these warm days! Drink at least 8 glasses today or more.

CHEER CHALLENGE: Cheer someone up today by writing a message to them or sending a tip or note of encouragement.

TIP FOR THE DAY: Swap out your sneakers every other day with a different pair. It gives a pair at a time to air out. If you stuff some newspapers balled up in the shoes, they will absorb moisture and refresh your shoes for the next time you put them on.

Monday is recommittment day, so plan on a healthy choice week. Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday. Plan to get outside and enjoy a walk. Take a friend with you, or the dog. See you tomorrow!

Kick Award.. ... LOL I love it!!! Not glad that I won it, but its still funny

I'm starting the week with a little change up in my eating. For breakfast, pretty much every day for the last year and a half I've been having a protein bar. But now I bought some Kiashi cereal and some Lactaid Fat Free milk. Yeah, I'll have to measure out one serving-instead of pulling a bar out of the box, but I'm sure I can handle it.

I did manage to get to the gym once this weekend-whoopi-but its better to not going at all. My hip and knee are killing me-either I over did it, or I'm getting old....and I don't really think I over did it. LOL

Baby steps here I come!!!!!!

Valerie

P.S. I'm still disliking this new discussion setup :(

WELCOME BACK SHARON AND SANDRA!!!!!!!!

Kick Award.. ... LOL I love it!!! Not glad that I won it, but its still funny

I'm starting the week with a little change up in my eating. For breakfast, pretty much every day for the last year and a half I've been having a protein bar. But now I bought some Kiashi cereal and some Lactaid Fat Free milk. Yeah, I'll have to measure out one serving-instead of pulling a bar out of the box, but I'm sure I can handle it.

I did manage to get to the gym once this weekend-whoopi-but its better to not going at all. My hip and knee are killing me-either I over did it, or I'm getting old....and I don't really think I over did it. LOL

Val: Glad you like the Kick Award. I think it is funny too, and also reminded me of the old camping days where "silly" awards were awarded to campers. We are all honored no matter where we fall in the weight loss journey, because we tried. That is what matters, and we all will fall in all of the categories, including myself. But, am sure it is a big incentive to not to get it two weeks in a row. Val, how old are you? I'm still dealing with a right knee soreness from July 28 sprain, and is still tender, but took it easy for two days to allow the muscles to heal. I did do some walking and biking over the weekend, and nearly wrecked my bike into Don's, cause I had trouble dismounting thanks to the knee pain. But survived it. What is Kiashi cereal? Never heard of it. Yeh, the new format is a little different, but I'm getting use to it now. I still liked the larger space to prepare my text though. Yeh, it is baby steps for sure! However, I still like this group - big time. Glad we are getting people back.

The race is on again this week to see what pounds we can lose this week. Remember that the 50-lb-club posts weigh-ins on Tuesday (tomorrow), and the Gypsies and the Lose-A-Pound-A-Week posts weigh-ins on Friday. Will you be the Biggest Loser this week?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Let your changes last!

THOUGHTS: Listening to a radio speaker the other day about his thoughts on weight loss as he tied it into a spiritual lesson, he said that "Lasting Changes" begin with these first two things. First - GUILT. We are guilty about something and we want to change. Second, GREED. We desire for more, better, best. We look deep for motivation and we want to let it last. I wanted to hear the rest of his message, but wasn't able to as I was on a schedule to get to a meeting, but realized the truth in making a weight loss journey last with changes. When he spoke more of the scripture from James 1, I wrote down the verse that stuck out for me and here it is...

VERSE FOR TODAY: Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: TRYING will get you closer to your goal. KEEP TRYING will get you there faster. (I just thought of this, and is so true!)

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Try walking 10,000 steps today. Without a pedometer, I can figure 10 minutes walking is 1,000 steps. But I hope you have a pedometer to be accurate.

TRUTH: Medicines can cause weight loss and Medicines can cause weight gain. Levothyroxine (generic Synthroid) for low thyroid functions can help greatly with weight loss. There are different doses, depending on your TSH levels, that are tested in your blood. See your doctor if you suspect you have an underactive thyroid and need medication to get the levels up to the normal level. Some meds like Premarin can cause weight gain, as well as many other medications. Talk with your doctor on any suspicions that your medications may be causing. Can you wean off the meds? Try other meds? Knowing what you are taking and why is important, and how they affect your body. Be smart and talk to your doctor or pharmacist on possible changes and solutions to weight gain or weight losses.

Have a good week! Let's run this race with endurance!

Val: Glad you like the Kick Award. I think it is funny too, and also reminded me of the old camping days where "silly" awards were awarded to campers. We are all honored no matter where we fall in the weight loss journey, because we tried. That is what matters, and we all will fall in all of the categories, including myself. But, am sure it is a big incentive to not to get it two weeks in a row. Val, how old are you? I'm still dealing with a right knee soreness from July 28 sprain, and is still tender, but took it easy for two days to allow the muscles to heal. I did do some walking and biking over the weekend, and nearly wrecked my bike into Don's, cause I had trouble dismounting thanks to the knee pain. But survived it. What is Kiashi cereal? Never heard of it. Yeh, the new format is a little different, but I'm getting use to it now. I still liked the larger space to prepare my text though. Yeh, it is baby steps for sure! However, I still like this group - big time. Glad we are getting people back.

The race is on again this week to see what pounds we can lose this week. Remember that the 50-lb-club posts weigh-ins on Tuesday (tomorrow), and the Gypsies and the Lose-A-Pound-A-Week posts weigh-ins on Friday. Will you be the Biggest Loser this week?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Let your changes last!

THOUGHTS: Listening to a radio speaker the other day about his thoughts on weight loss as he tied it into a spiritual lesson, he said that "Lasting Changes" begin with these first two things. First - GUILT. We are guilty about something and we want to change. Second, GREED. We desire for more, better, best. We look deep for motivation and we want to let it last. I wanted to hear the rest of his message, but wasn't able to as I was on a schedule to get to a meeting, but realized the truth in making a weight loss journey last with changes. When he spoke more of the scripture from James 1, I wrote down the verse that stuck out for me and here it is...

VERSE FOR TODAY: Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: TRYING will get you closer to your goal. KEEP TRYING will get you there faster. (I just thought of this, and is so true!)

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Try walking 10,000 steps today. Without a pedometer, I can figure 10 minutes walking is 1,000 steps. But I hope you have a pedometer to be accurate.

TRUTH: Medicines can cause weight loss and Medicines can cause weight gain. Levothyroxine (generic Synthroid) for low thyroid functions can help greatly with weight loss. There are different doses, depending on your TSH levels, that are tested in your blood. See your doctor if you suspect you have an underactive thyroid and need medication to get the levels up to the normal level. Some meds like Premarin can cause weight gain, as well as many other medications. Talk with your doctor on any suspicions that your medications may be causing. Can you wean off the meds? Try other meds? Knowing what you are taking and why is important, and how they affect your body. Be smart and talk to your doctor or pharmacist on possible changes and solutions to weight gain or weight losses.

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